Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: 300.FC FIGHT 2
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Takaida throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oliveri on the side of the head.
Oliveri throws a head kick but Takaida moves out of range.
Oliveri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takaida slips a straight right by Oliveri.
Takaida walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oliveri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oliveri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takaida darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oliveri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takaida.
Oliveri throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Oliveri misses.
Oliveri throws a right hand that Takaida ducks under and follows up with a left that Takaida also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takaida looks to land a left hand but Oliveri moved out of range nicely.
Takaida fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oliveri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Takaida forces Oliveri back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Takaida scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Takaida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oliveri swings widly with a right hand
and Takaida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliveri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takaida throws out the jab.
Takaida blocks a head kick by Oliveri.
Oliveri shoots in but no luck this time.
Takaida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliveri manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Takaida.#CL2#
Takaida pushes Oliveri up against the cage in a clinch.
Takaida lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Oliveri is rocked!#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Takaida.
Oliveri working hard to break the clinch.
Takaida lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takaida lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Oliveri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takaida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oliveris head.
Oliveri is looking to break free of the clinch but Takaida has double underhooks.
Takaida digs a right hand underneath Oliveri's ribcage. Oliveri let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takaida pushes Oliveri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Takaida.
Takaida lands a nice uppercut.
Takaida unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Oliveri! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Takaida is unloading with more strikes now! Oliveri drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinji Takaida!

Event: Iron Fist Championship Victory
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Thuta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smoove Jr.
Thuta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smoove Jr takes one to the chin there.
Good standup being displayed there by Thuta as he connects with a hook.
Thuta scores with a nice strike.
Smoove Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thuta moves away.
Thuta throws out a counter right but Smoove Jr avoids it with no problem.
Thuta looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smoove Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoove Jr misses with an uppercut. Thuta saw that one coming.
Smoove Jr looks to land a right hand but Thuta moved out of range.
Thuta steps in with a hook that catches Smoove Jr right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Thuta follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Smoove Jr looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pyay Thuta!
Pyay Thuta decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Harlan vs Plex - Money - #13
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1##TD#
Barbosa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Cipriani is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Barbosa presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Barbosa turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barbosa manages to end up in side control.
Cipriani manages to get back to half guard.
Barbosa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cipriani flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cipriani controlling the position well.
Cipriani makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cipriani.#SUB2#
Cipriani has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barbosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barbosa won't allow Cipriani to sweep him here. #T1#
Barbosa throws a big right hand that misses.
Cipriani wants to get back to his feet but Barbosa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cipriani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa wanted to stand there but Cipriani had control of the position. #SUB#
Barbosa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cipriani is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cipriani has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Cipriani stays in close to Barbosa's body and controls the position.
Barbosa throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cipriani is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barbosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for a guillotine here but Cipriani defends easily.
Cipriani looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cipriani's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD#
Barbosa looking to score a takedown here. Cipriani is defending well but Barbosa drives through and ends up in Cipriani's guard.

Cipriani uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD#
Barbosa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barbosa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barbosa tries to stand but Cipriani is controlling from the bottom.
Cipriani pulls Barbosa in to control the position.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Cipriani is keeping the position.#T4#
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Cipriani keeps moving.
Barbosa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cipriani looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barbosa is one step ahead there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Barbosa stays in close to Cipriani's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cipriani shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barbosa sprawls well. Barbosa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cipriani gets slowly back to his feet.
Barbosa attempts a counter takedown but Cipriani avoids it well and moves away.
Renato Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barbosa. That's going to slow Cipriani down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Cipriani dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Cipriani gets the takedown into side control.
Barbosa is trying to control Cipriani's posture but Cipriani avoids it.
Cipriani advances to mount.
Cipriani controlling from the full mount.
Cipriani tries to control but Barbosa wriggling away.
Cipriani controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cipriani is working for a guillotine from mount but Barbosa frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cipriani dominating with strikes here.
Cipriani controlling the pace for now.
Cipriani is trying to control here but Barbosa has managed to regain half guard.
Barbosa is concentrating on defense, preventing Cipriani from advancing position.
Cipriani perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cipriani blocks the strikes from Barbosa.
Cipriani stalling away here and it's allowed Barbosa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cipriani trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Barbosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cipriani is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cipriani throwing strikes but missing.
Cipriani stays in close to Barbosa's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Barbosa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cipriani, pushing him back against the cage.
Cipriani jumps guard but Barbosa stands there with Cipriani around his waist. Cipriani gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Barbosa jumps guard.
Cipriani loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cipriani trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barbosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cipriani is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Cipriani stands and steps away. Barbosa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Barbosa misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Barbosa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cipriani is trying to defend but Barbosa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Barbosa is thwarting Cipriani's attempts to control the position.
Cipriani is looking for a sweep. Barbosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cipriani manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa stopping the sweep attempt from Cipriani.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Cipriani will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cipriani enables Barbosa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cipriani manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Cipriani pushes Barbosa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Barbosa gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Cipriani jumps guard and drags Barbosa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cipriani striking off his back but it's not causing Barbosa any problems.
Cipriani looking to control.
Cipriani looking for a sweep. Not yet Cipriani, not yet. #SUB2#
Cipriani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barbosa defends well.
Barbosa trying to control but Cipriani is working from the bottom. #T1#
Barbosa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barbosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cipriani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cipriani looking for a sweep. Not yet Cipriani, not yet.
Barbosa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cipriani works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU#
Barbosa stands and steps away. Cipriani gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Barbosa darts in and clinches Cipriani up against the cage.
Barbosa lands a nice knee to the body. #T2##TD#
Barbosa successfully pulls guard.
Cipriani is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Cipriani from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Barbosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cipriani gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cipriani controlling from the top position.
Renato Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Cipriani gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cipriani tries to pull guard but Barbosa holds him up against the cage and eventually Cipriani drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Barbosa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T4##SUB#
Barbosa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cipriani is just riding it out for now. Barbosa eventually gives up the hold.
Cipriani keeping control of the position.
Cipriani trying to control but Barbosa postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Cipriani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Renato Barbosa.
I think Cipriani has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Renato Barbosa!

Event: Iron Fist Championship V
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1#
Martell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Martell moves out of range of the body kick.
Smoove Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smoove Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smoove Jr moves forwards but Martell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smoove Jr misses with a double jab
and Martell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Smoove Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Martell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smoove Jr looks to land a left hand but Martell moved out of range nicely.
Martell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Martell dodges the punch combination from Smoove Jr.
Martell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smoove Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Smoove Jr misses the target.
Martell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smoove Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Quentain Martell has been cut.
Mustafa Smoove Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martell digs a good body shot into Smoove Jr's ribs.
Martell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Martell lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Smoove Jr slips a jab and a cross from Martell.
Martell connects with a body shot that sends Smoove Jr's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smoove Jr. Martell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smoove Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smoove Jr misses with a hook
and Smoove Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martell lands a two punch combo.
Smoove Jr cracks Martell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smoove Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Martell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smoove Jr.
Martell digs a good hook to Smoove Jr's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smoove Jr needs to keep his hands up - Martell had a free shot at his head there.
Martell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Martell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smoove Jr. Smoove Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Martell lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Smoove Jr misses the target.
Smoove Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smoove Jr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Martell scores with a hook.
Martell lands a nice looking body shot.
Smoove Jr is breathing heavily.
Martell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smoove Jr's hands.
Martell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smoove Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Martell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Martell jabs Smoove Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Martell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab by Martell.
Martell lands a nice hook to Smoove Jr's body. Smoove Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smoove Jr needs to keep his hands up - Martell had a free shot at his head there.
Martell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Martell lands a body shot.
Martell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smoove Jr.#T3#
Martell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Martell jabs at Smoove Jr's body.
Martell lands a nice shot to the body.
Martell clobbers Smoove Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smoove Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smoove Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Martell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smoove Jr has time to react.#ROC2#Smoove Jr is rocked!
Martell lands with a right that hurts Smoove Jr. Smoove Jr looks to clinch but Martell throws a short knee that drops Smoove Jr. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Quentain Martell!

Event: Alvarez vs Daan - Money - #10
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Wonder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maroni. #TD2#
Maroni closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wonder taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wonder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maroni lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wonder gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wonder has hold of Maroni's hands but Maroni slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maroni working the head and body with strikes.
Wonder is looking to control Maroni's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wonder avoid being mounted?
Maroni looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Maroni not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wonder tries to roll over but Maroni keeps him under control.
Maroni working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Maroni seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maroni takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maroni sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wonder defending well though. #SUB#
Wonder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maroni working over Wonder with some ground and pound. Wonder looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Maroni drops an elbow to the side of Wonder's head.
Wonder gets back to full guard.
Maroni stopping the sweep attempt from Wonder.
Maroni working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Wonder is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Maroni frees his head nicely. Oh but Wonder has switched to an armbar! Maroni is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Gene Wonder!

Event: Money - Additional - #7
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Cipriani avoids the body shot from Rotiz. #TD#
Rotiz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cipriani's guard.
Rotiz postures up.
Rotiz throwing strikes but missing.
Rotiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rotiz stands up over Cipriani, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rotiz trying to control but Cipriani is working from the bottom.
Rotiz prevents Cipriani from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rotiz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cipriani has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rotiz has managed to get both his arms back between Cipriani's legs - danger averted.
Rotiz cracks Cipriani with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rotiz connects with a couple of short punches.
Rotiz is pushing down on Cipriani's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cipriani is fighting to maintain full guard but Rotiz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rotiz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Cipriani is defending against the submission attempts here by Rotiz.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rotiz connects with a nice short shot to Cipriani's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Rotiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cipriani with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rotiz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rotiz winds up and cracks Cipriani with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cipriani is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Rotiz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cipriani is just riding it out for now. Rotiz eventually gives up the hold.
Rotiz working the head and body with strikes.
Rotiz lands strikes from half guard.
Cipriani trying to hold on to Rotiz's head to control him but Rotiz postures up.
Rotiz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cipriani wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Rotiz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rotiz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cipriani is looking for a sweep. Rotiz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cipriani is pressing down on Rotiz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rotiz is in close to Cipriani's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rotiz wants to control from the top but Cipriani keeps moving. #SUB#
Rotiz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cipriani manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rotiz has Cipriani in his guard.#REVB#
Cipriani looking to sit in guard and control but Rotiz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cipriani has momentary wrist control but Rotiz slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Cipriani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rotiz defends well.#T3#
Rotiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Cipriani looking for a guillotine here but Rotiz defends easily.
Rotiz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cipriani looks winded!
Rotiz looking to pass the guard.
Rotiz controlling from the top position.
Rotiz stopping the sweep attempt from Cipriani.
Rotiz chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rotiz is working Cipriani over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Cipriani has his foot on Rotiz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rotiz works his way back into a safe position though.
Rotiz stays in close to Cipriani's body and controls the position. #T4#
Rotiz working some strikes from top position.#ROC#Cipriani is rocked!
Rotiz slips nicely into half guard.
Cipriani is still in real trouble! Can Rotiz finish him?
Rotiz trying to control the pace.
Cipriani seems to have recovered his senses.
Cipriani on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Rotiz is working for a submission of some sort.
Rotiz not doing much here.
Rotiz winds up and cracks Cipriani with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rotiz is nestled in close to Cipriani, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toti Rotiz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rotiz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cipriani dodges the punch combination from Rotiz. #TD#
Rotiz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cipriani's half guard.
Rotiz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rotiz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rotiz is thwarting Cipriani's attempts to control the position.
Rotiz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rotiz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Rotiz is trying to work for a kimura but Cipriani is defending well.
Ground and pound from Rotiz. #T1#
Rotiz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cipriani does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Rotiz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cipriani defends it well.
Cipriani has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rotiz is working away from the top position though.
Cipriani wants to get back to full guard.
Rotiz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rotiz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cipriani trying to control from the bottom.
Rotiz uses his free foot to push down on Cipriani's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cipriani.
Cipriani is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cipriani is breathing heavily.#T2#
A big strike lands for Rotiz! That's really hurt Cipriani and he's turned his back - Rotiz keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Rotiz jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toti Rotiz!
Toti Rotiz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Iron Fist Championship 3
Date: May 31, 2022

#R1#
Smoove Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smoove Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Reeves clinches.
Reeves slows down the pace here.
Smoove Jr taking a breather.
Reeves has Smoove Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Smoove Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reeves prevents Smoove Jr from breaking the clinch.
Reeves lands an uppercut.
Reeves has Smoove Jr pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Reeves. #BC#
Smoove Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reeves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Smoove Jr.
Smoove Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reeves momentarily. #CL2#
Reeves has Smoove Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Reeves scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Reeves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Reeves moves into the clinch successfully.
Reeves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smoove Jr backwards.
Reeves misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Reeves stalls.
Reeves slowing the pace effectively.
Smoove Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reeves prevents it.
Good body shot from Reeves.
Smoove Jr is breathing heavily.
Smoove Jr can't break the clinch.
Reeves is working Smoove Jr over against the cage.#BC2#
Reeves breaks from the clinch.
That kick from Reeves tenderised Smoove Jr's leg. Smoove Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Reeves has Smoove Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reeves obliges.
Reeves lands a nice uppercut.
Reeves just leaning against Smoove Jr, taking a breather.
Smoove Jr taking a breather. #BC2#
Reeves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Smoove Jr tries to keep at a distance but Reeves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reeves controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Reeves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Smoove Jr throws out a loose jab but Reeves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reeves with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Reeves darts in and clinches Smoove Jr up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reeves lands with a left to the head.
Reeves prevents Smoove Jr from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Smoove Jr drags the fight down to the ground. #SU2#
Reeves gets to his feet. Smoove Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Reeves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reeves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smoove Jr backwards.
Reeves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smoove Jr backwards.
Reeves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smoove Jr backwards.
Reeves is pushing Smoove Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Reeves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Smoove Jr is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Reeves rushes Smoove Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reeves keeps control of Smoove Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reeves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smoove Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smoove Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reeves pushes Smoove Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Reeves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reeves with a nice cross.
Reeves avoids the head kick by Smoove Jr. #CL2#
Reeves instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Reeves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Reeves moves into the clinch.
Reeves is leaning against Smoove Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smoove Jr wants to break free but Reeves has control.
Reeves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smoove Jr avoiding damage as Reeves throws knees to the body.
Reeves goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Reeves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reeves gets through Smoove Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reeves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reeves misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Reeves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trever Reeves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Reeves moves into the clinch successfully.
Smoove Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Reeves manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Reeves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smoove Jrs head. #BC2#
Reeves breaks from the clinch.
Reeves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smoove Jr.
A head kick misses from Smoove Jr.
Smoove Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smoove Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Smoove Jr throws a body shot but no joy. #T5#
Smoove Jr lands a jab.
A head kick by Smoove Jr misses
and Reeves counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Reeves rushes Smoove Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Reeves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Reeves drives through and clinches with Smoove Jr against the cage. #BC2#
Reeves manages to break the clinch.
Smoove Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reeves defending well as Smoove Jr loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Smoove Jr misses the target.
Reeves blocks a head kick by Smoove Jr.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#CL2#
Reeves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Reeves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Reeves moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Reeves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Reeves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smoove Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Reeves gets an underhook and turns Smoove Jr into the cage.#T6#
Reeves is trying to stall.
Reeves prevents the takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Smoove Jr is trying to force a seperation but Reeves has the dominant position.
Reeves misses with some punches.
Smoove Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Reeves gets an underhook and turns Smoove Jr into the cage.#BC2#
Reeves manages to break the clinch.
Smoove Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reeves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smoove Jr misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Reeves takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reeves.
Smoove Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Reeves gets an underhook and turns Smoove Jr into the cage.
Reeves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Reeves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T7#
Smoove Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reeves on the side of the head.
Smoove Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice cross by Smoove Jr.
Smoove Jr takes a swing at Reeves's ribcage but misses.
Reeves slips a jab from Smoove Jr.
It seemed like Reeves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Reeves moves into range and clinches up with Smoove Jr.
Smoove Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right hook to the body lands for Reeves.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reeves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smoove Jr tries to break the clinch but Reeves is controlling the position.
Reeves keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smoove Jr's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Reeves breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Reeves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smoove Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Smoove Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smoove Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Reeves leaning his opponent against the cage.#T8#
Smoove Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mustafa Smoove Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reeves slows down the pace here.
Reeves is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smoove Jr is keeping busy.
Reeves avoiding damage.
Smoove Jr can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Reeves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smoove Jr throws a hook to the side of Reeves's head but Reeves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reeves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smoove Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Reeves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smoove Jr blocks a body shot from Reeves. #T9#
Smoove Jr trying to stall but Reeves improves his position.
Smoove Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reeves can't find room to land a body shot as Smoove Jr controls the action.
Smoove Jr is looking for a takedown.
Smoove Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smoove Jr tries to break free but Reeves pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smoove Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Reeves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smoove Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reeves on the side of the head.
Reeves staying out of range there.#CL2#
Reeves forces Smoove Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Reeves tries to throw a body punch but Smoove Jr avoids it by throwing Reeves back against the cage.
Smoove Jr is working for takedown but Reeves is calmly controlling the position for now.
A shot in the inside from Reeves. #BC2#
Reeves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trever Reeves dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R2#
Smoove Jr misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Reeves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reeves has Smoove Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Smoove Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smoove Jr is trying to break the clinch but Reeves is controlling him.
Trever Reeves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Reeves - that landed with a thud.
Reeves goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Smoove Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Reeves.
Smoove Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Reeves counters with a right hand to the body.
Smoove Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Reeves rushes Smoove Jr and presses him up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Reeves.
Reeves effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reeves keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smoove Jr's efforts to push away.
Smoove Jr takes a shot to the head.
Smoove Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Reeves working Smoove Jr over with knees to the body.
A short right from Reeves.
Reeves is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Reeves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smoove Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reeves moves away.
Smoove Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reeves can pounce on him. #CL2#
Reeves closes the distance and clinches.
Reeves tries to land a knee to the head but Smoove Jr blocks with his arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Reeves misses with a knee strike.
Reeves misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Smoove Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reeves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smoove Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Reeves's head. #CL2#
Reeves rushes Smoove Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Reeves prevents Smoove Jr from breaking the clinch.
Smoove Jr is trying to break free.#T2#
Reeves tries to stall but Smoove Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smoove Jr can't break the clinch.
Smoove Jr is trying to break free.
Smoove Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Reeves won't allow it. #BC#
Smoove Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Reeves moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reeves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smoove Jr tries to break the clinch but Reeves is controlling the position.
Smoove Jr missing with knees to the body.
Reeves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reeves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reeves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smoove Jr backwards.
Smoove Jr prevents a body shot from Reeves. #BC#
Smoove Jr manages to break the clinch.
Smoove Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smoove Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Reeves moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Reeves rushes Smoove Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Reeves misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Smoove Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reeves is keeping busy.
Reeves tries to land knees in the clinch but Smoove Jr avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Reeves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reeves avoids a kick to the body.
Reeves is trying to counter with his kicks.
Smoove Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A combination from Smoove Jr does no damage. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reeves lands a nice uppercut.
Smoove Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reeves lands a nice uppercut.
Reeves is trying to maintain a safe position but Smoove Jr gets an underhook and turns Reeves into the cage.#BC2#
Reeves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reeves takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Smoove Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Reeves closes the distance and pushes Smoove Jr back into the cage.
Smoove Jr trying to stall but Reeves improves his position.
Reeves is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Reeves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reeves blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Reeves moves into the clinch.#TD#
Smoove Jr pulls guard. #SU2#
Reeves decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Reeves instigates a clinch. #BC#
Smoove Jr manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Reeves.
Smoove Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reeves's head backwards.#T5##CL2#
Reeves closes the distance and clinches.
Reeves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smoove Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Smoove Jr looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Reeves breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Reeves.
Smoove Jr misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
Reeves darts in and clinches Smoove Jr up against the cage.
Smoove Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reeves is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Reeves breaks from the clinch.
Smoove Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smoove Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Smoove Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Reeves takes the fight into the clinch. #T6##TD#
Smoove Jr decides to pull guard.
Smoove Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Reeves gets to his feet. Smoove Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reeves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Smoove Jr gets tackled into the cage by Reeves. Reeves maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Reeves breaks from the clinch.
Smoove Jr throws a right and a left that Reeves avoids nicely. #CL2#
Reeves closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Reeves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reeves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smoove Jr.#CL2#
Reeves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reeves keeps control of Smoove Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T7#
Smoove Jr stalling the fight.
Reeves displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smoove Jr up against the cage.
Smoove Jr tries to break free but Reeves pushes him back against the cage.
Reeves cracks Smoove Jr with a nice body shot.
Reeves misses with some punches.
Reeves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smoove Jr. #BC2#
Reeves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mustafa Smoove Jr is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Reeves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smoove Jr has had enough of the clinch but Reeves keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Smoove Jr decides to pull guard.
Smoove Jr wants to stand up but Reeves is controlling him. #SU2#
Reeves gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T8#
Reeves ducks under a wild hook from Smoove Jr.
Smoove Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
Smoove Jr misses with a double jab
letting Reeves counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Reeves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smoove Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Trever Reeves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smoove Jr tries for a takedown but Reeves manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mustafa Smoove Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smoove Jr can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Reeves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smoove Jr tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Reeves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smoove Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Reeves won't allow it. #T9#
Smoove Jr is trying to stall.
Reeves stalls.
Smoove Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Smoove Jr tries to circle away but Reeves has him pinned against the cage.
Smoove Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mustafa Smoove Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smoove Jr working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trever Reeves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reeves has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 18:20
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 18:20
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 18:20

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trever Reeves!
Trever Reeves is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: LAFC Fight Night 2
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1##TD2#
McQuire gets the takedown into side control.
Christ wants to get back to his feet but McQuire drags him back down.
Christ is not content to let McQuire control the position.
Christ is trying to buck McQuire off.
Christ is not content to let McQuire control the position.
Christ is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuire should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
McQuire looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Christ wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Christ defending against the ground and pound.
Christ defending against the ground and pound.
Christ is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McQuire asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christ trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Christ throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and McQuire counters with a nice double leg into side control. Christ won't be happy with that.
McQuire is looking to take a break and control but Christ is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Christ tries to escape but McQuire is in control. #T2##SUB2#
McQuire is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Christ knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Christ tries to escape but McQuire is in control.
McQuire trying to control the action but Christ is working from the bottom.
Christ taking punishment in the form of punches. #T3#
Christ is not content to let McQuire control the position.
Christ is pushing McQuire's head away, looking to escape. McQuire manages to hold on to the position though.
McQuire trying to control the action but Christ is working from the bottom.
Christ pushes McQuire away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McQuire gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
McQuire looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Christ seems a little lost for a moment, as McQuire dominates the positioning.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McQuire throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
McQuire gets a takedown into half guard.
McQuire trying to control from half guard but Christ is working away.
McQuire tries to pass to full mount but Christ defends it.
McQuire stops Christ from getting back to his feet.
Christ looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cletus McQuire dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Christ looks to land a right hand but McQuire moved out of range.
Cletus McQuire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McQuire misses with a takedown attempt
and Christ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Cletus McQuire has been cut.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Christ enables McQuire to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Christ manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Christ is looking to stand up but McQuire isn't so interested in that idea.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - McQuire has eaten all the pies!
McQuire slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McQuire trying to control the position but Christ is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ is pushing McQuire's head away, looking to escape. McQuire manages to hold on to the position though.
McQuire landing a few strikes.
Christ is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1##SU2#
McQuire stands up and beckons Christ to his feet.
McQuire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Christ lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Christ digs a good body shot into McQuire's ribs.
McQuire is breathing heavily.
McQuire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Christ is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#KD#
Christ drops McQuire with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McQuire looks back up at him and smiles so Christ waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#McQuire is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Cletus McQuire's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christ measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes McQuire! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Joel Christ!

Event: VFC 79 Dancer vs Aisland
Date: May 16, 2022

#R1#
A head kick misses from The Legend.
Oliveri moves out of range as The Legend throws a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oliveri throws a sloppy head kick and The Legend moves out of range easily.
The Legend looks to land a left hand but Oliveri moved out of range nicely.
Oliveri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliveri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Legend counters with a nice uppercut.
Oliveri lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The Legend takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Legend ducks right into an uppercut from Oliveri.
Oliveri needs to keep his hands up - The Legend had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveri blocks a head kick by The Legend.
The Legend lands a nice looking body shot.
Oliveri scores with a jab to the head.
Oliveri misses with an uppercut. The Legend saw that one coming.
The Legend misses with a wild combination.
The Legend ducks under a wild hook from Oliveri.
The Legend swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oliveri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Legend cracks Oliveri with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from The Legend misses the target. #T1#
Oliveri fails to land with a series of punches.
Oliveri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oliveri misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Oliveri misses.
Oliveri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oliveri ducks under a wild hook from The Legend.
Oliveri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#Oliveri is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Samson Oliveri has been cut.
The Legend drops Oliveri with a naaaaasty hook - Oliveri is in real trouble here! The Legend dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iv The Legend!

Event: Cosme vs Morpheus - Money #6
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1##TD#
Castle shoots in and gets a takedown into Maroni's guard.
Castle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Castle's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Castle seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Maroni for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frank Castle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maroni is looking to clinch but Castle is avoiding it. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maroni enables Castle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maroni manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Castle controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Maroni looking for a guillotine here but Castle defends easily.
Maroni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Castle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Castle's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Castle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Castle controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maroni wants to sweep but no luck.
Castle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Castle gets the takedown into side control.
Maroni tries to improve position but can't.
Castle remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
Maroni is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Castle off and has taken his back!
Maroni throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Castle tries to escape the position.
Castle is working hard here to advance position.#ES#
Maroni has his opponent's back but Castle is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Maroni.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Castle takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Castle has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Maroni clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Maroni is trying to break free.
Maroni is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Castle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Castle dives in and scores a takedown into Maroni's guard.
Castle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Frank Castle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Castle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maroni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maroni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Maroni is trying to keep Castle in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Castle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Castle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Maroni takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Castle slows the pace down.
Castle has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Castle tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Maroni on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Castle controlling the position.
Castle scores with punches from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Maroni is looking to regain half guard here but Castle keeps moving and retains side control.
Castle is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Maroni prevents Castle from moving into mount. #T3#
Maroni seems a little lost for a moment, as Castle dominates the positioning.
Castle is chipping away with strikes.
Castle is staying tight to Maroni's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Check out the look on Castle's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
A lull in the action here as Castle stalls from top position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Further stalling from Castle.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Castle.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maroni throws a leg kick but Castle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Frank Castle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Castle closes the distance and pushes Maroni back into the cage.#TD#
Castle wants the takedown. Maroni is fighting it off but Castle persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Maroni's guard against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Castle dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Maroni rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Castle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Castle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maroni!
Maroni is being controlled here.
Maroni takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Maroni tries to bench press Castle off him but Castle keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castle is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Maroni stops Castle from passing to mount.
Castle lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Maroni being controlled for a moment.
Maroni takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Maroni is trying to escape the position but Castle is controlling the position.
Castle continues to hold on tight.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Castle is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Frank Castle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Castle is chipping away with strikes. #T3#
A lull in the action here as Castle stalls from top position.
Castle continues to stall.
Maroni is trying to improve his position.
Castle slows the pace down.
Maroni sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Castle not doing much here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Castle rushes Maroni and presses him up against the cage.
Don Maroni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maroni tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Castle smiles and moves away.
Maroni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maroni tries to clinch but Castle is having none of it.
Maroni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Castle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maroni quickly recovers to half guard.
Castle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maroni can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castle slows the pace down in half guard.
Maroni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maroni is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Castle scores with a couple of nice shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Castle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Castle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Castle!

Event: LAFC Pizziconi vs Haze
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1##TD#
McQuire throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Noah tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McQuire is in Noah's guard.#SUB#
McQuire postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Noah is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McQuire, into his guard. #REVB#
Noah stopping the sweep attempt from McQuire.#SUB#
McQuire is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Noah is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuire is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
McQuire keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McQuire passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Noah! #T1#
Noah really wants to buck McQuire off and get back to his feet.
McQuire controlling the position easily from mount.
Noah is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
McQuire sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McQuire looking to finish with strikes here! #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McQuire controlling his opponent.
McQuire lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McQuire controlling the pace for now.
McQuire looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McQuire throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3#
Noah is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
McQuire landing strikes, looking to finish!
Noah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McQuire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McQuire controlling his opponent.
McQuire throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
McQuire sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McQuire cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #SUB#
McQuire is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Noah is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Noah flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. McQuire anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Noah and secures both hooks! This could be bad! McQuire slips an arm under Noah chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. McQuire has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. McQuire is squeezing on Noah like an anaconda would it's prey. Noah fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cletus McQuire!
The defeated Hebrew Noah had this to say: 'I think its hilarious you kids talking about Hebrew Noah. You wouldn't say this stuff to him in a real street fight, hes jacked. Not only that but he wears the freshest clothes, eats at the chillest restaurants and hangs out with the hottest dudes. Yall are pathetic lol'.

Event: Lights vs Davis - Money #4
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Harlan works the jab nicely.
Cipriani takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Harlan pounces like a tiger and cracks Cipriani with a vicious hook! Cipriani is down but not out! Harlan follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Josiah Harlan!

Event: LAFC A New Division
Date: Apr 29, 2022

#R1##TD#
Kunie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kunie wants to lay and pray for a moment but McQuire keeps working.
McQuire is looking to escape.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - McQuire has eaten all the pies!
Kunie wants to lay and pray for a moment but McQuire keeps working.
Kunie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kunie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kunie looking to control but McQuire is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuire is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB#
Kunie working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. McQuire turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Kunie off and cradles McQuire's limp body as Kunie celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Kota Kunie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2022

#R1#
Oliveri throws a series of strikes that have Turgenev backpedaling. #CUT2#It looks like Pasha Turgenev has been cut.
Oliveri tries to clinch but Turgenev moves out of range. #TD#
Turgenev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Turgenev lands in his opponent's guard.
Turgenev throws a big elbow that misses.
Turgenev trying to control but Oliveri is working from the bottom.
Turgenev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Oliveri's guard.
Turgenev drops an elbow to the side of Oliveri's head.
Oliveri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turgenev.
Turgenev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Turgenev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Turgenev passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveri takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T1#
Turgenev lands a big elbow.
Turgenev won't let Oliveri get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Turgenev working the ground and pound effectively.
Turgenev lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Oliveri hang on?#ROC#Oliveri is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Turgenev! Oliveri is hurt baaadly! Turgenev is firing away with more strikes - Oliveri is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pasha Turgenev!
A victorious Pasha Turgenev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Money - Additional - #4
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Maroni misses with a double jab.
Maroni shoots in for a double leg but Vinegard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maroni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vinegard throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Don Maroni has been cut.
Maroni tries to close the distance and clinch but Vinegard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vinegard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maroni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Maroni closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Vinegard turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vinegard manages to end up in side control.
Maroni is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Vinegard tries to stand but Maroni is controlling his head.
Vinegard wants to control but Maroni is keeping him busy.
Maroni avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vinegard.
Vinegard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maroni keeps working.
Vinegard working away.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vinegard trying to control the action but Maroni is working from the bottom.
Maroni stops Vinegard from passing to mount.
Maroni is not content to let Vinegard control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Vinegard clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Maroni lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vinegard is trying to stall.
Maroni prevents Vinegard from breaking the clinch.
Maroni dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Maroni has Vinegard pressed against the cage, preventing Vinegard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Vinegard manages to pull guard.
Maroni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maroni postures up and lands a big shot to Vinegard's brow.
Maroni postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Maroni stands up over Vinegard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maroni chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Maroni throws a big right hand that misses.
Maroni landing with the ground and pound.
Maroni throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vinegard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maroni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maroni scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Maroni lands a couple of digs.#ROC#Vinegard is rocked!
Maroni is working Vinegard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vinegard is still in real trouble! Can Maroni finish him?
Maroni postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Vinegard covers up, he's hurt! Maroni keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Maroni and the ref steps in to end the fight! Maroni can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Maroni!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2022

#R1#
Nice shot by Oliveri.#TD#
Oliveri tries to sprawl but Turgenev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Turgenev slips a nice elbow through Oliveri's hands, connecting with Oliveri's forehead.
Oliveri really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turgenev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Turgenev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oliveri defending well though.
Turgenev prevents Oliveri from standing back up.
Turgenev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Turgenev misses with a head shot. Oliveri uses the momentum to regain guard.
Turgenev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Turgenev postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Turgenev moves into full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turgenev lands a big elbow.
Turgenev scoring with strikes but Oliveri is staying in there. #T1#
Turgenev unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Oliveri wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Turgenev celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pasha Turgenev!
During a confident post fight interview, Pasha Turgenev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BFA 2-Jessuz vs Wulong
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
St Petersburg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
St Petersburg shoots in and bounces Smoove Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU2#
Smoove Jr is working an open guard so St Petersburg takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
St Petersburg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smoove Jr connects with a body shot.
Smoove Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL2#
St Petersburg closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Smoove Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St Petersburg misses with a body shot.
Smoove Jr lands with a big left! St Petersburg is wobbled badly! Smoove Jr comes in with a flurry of punches and drops St Petersburg to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mustafa Smoove Jr!
Mustafa Smoove Jr is the new light heavyweight champion!
Mustafa Smoove Jr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Coco vs Li - Money #2
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Cipriani tries to clinch up but Moura circles away and keeps his distance.
Moura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab from Moura.
Moura throws a body punch but Cipriani moves out of range.
Moura connects with a single shot there.
Moura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cipriani is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Moura lands a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Moura. #ROC#Cipriani is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moura pounces like a tiger and cracks Cipriani with a vicious hook! Cipriani is down but not out! Moura follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Felipe Moura!

Event: LAFC Foolsday Fights
Date: Apr 01, 2022

#R1#
Storm moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Cletus McQuire has been cut.
McQuire dodges the punch combination from Storm. #CL2#
McQuire moves into the clinch.
Storm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McQuire has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Storm after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
McQuire has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Storm clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
McQuire working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Storm is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and McQuire has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Storm taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cletus McQuire!

Event: VFC 58 Soto vs Hilton
Date: Apr 01, 2022

#R1#
Oliveri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
so Morano counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Oliveri being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Morano drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Oliveri dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Oliveri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morano works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Morano has his feet on Oliveri's thighs here. He's pushed Oliveri off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Oliveri screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Glenn Morano!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2022

#R1#
Oliveri avoids the head kick by Pete.
Oliveri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Oliveri gets caught napping as Pete dives in and scores a takedown. Oliveri manages to retain guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU2#
Pete stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Oliveri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
Pete manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Oliveri on his heels. He'll look to pass Oliveri's guard now, I'm sure.
Pete controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU2#
Pete gets to his feet. Oliveri looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Oliveri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Petes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Oliveri enables Pete to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Oliveri manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pete accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oliveri is breathing heavily.#T1#
Pete pushing down on Oliveri's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Pete maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Oliveri could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Pete has cracked it and Oliveri is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Pete!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Suicide Pete!

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